Description
Crispy ranch parmesan baked potatoes elevate comfort food with irresistible flavor. Foil-wrapped potatoes deliver a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) packet of ranch seasoning
- 1 bouillon cube, crumbled
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse potatoes and transform them into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Craft a flavor-packed seasoning blend by combining ranch seasoning with crumbled bouillon, creating an aromatic mixture that will elevate the potato’s taste profile.
- Activate the oven to 430F (220C). Procure four substantial sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, strategically distributing potato chunks across each sheet.
- Generously drizzle the prepared seasoning mixture over potato chunks, complementing with a robust sprinkle of cracked black pepper to enhance depth of flavor.
- Meticulously fold and seal foil edges, ensuring a tight enclosure that traps moisture and intensifies the potatoes’ inherent taste during the roasting process.
- Position sealed foil packets onto a baking sheet, then roast for 20-25 minutes until potatoes reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- For an additional textural dimension, open foil packets and broil for 3-4 minutes, promoting a delightfully crisp top layer.
- Delicately unwrap packets, crown with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with finely chopped herbs like parsley or chives to introduce a vibrant, fresh element.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, allowing diners to experience the full spectrum of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Select waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best texture and even cooking.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and ensure secure packet sealing during baking.
- Adjust cooking time based on potato chunk size, checking tenderness with a fork around 20-minute mark.
- For gluten-free version, replace ranch seasoning packet with homemade herb blend using dried herbs, garlic powder, and salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg